Getting started
Operator desk manuals
Step-by-step manuals for admissions, finance, library, transport, and procurement desks.
This getting started guide covers school software onboarding for K-12 day schools. Whether you are evaluating cloud school management software or configuring Schoolyi after go-live, you will find practical steps for school ERP go live checklist, migrate from Excel to school ERP - written for administrators and staff, not developers.
Last updated July 24, 2026
Admissions desk manual
- Verify cycle is published - share /admissions/apply link.
- On new application: open detail → check documents → update status.
- Record test score at test session screen.
- Move to shortlist → offer → track acceptance.
- On accept: enroll at /admissions/enrollments - system creates parent portal login and sends a welcome magic link when guardian email is on file.
- Confirm parent-student link at /parents and fee instances after enrollment.
Finance desk manual
- Search student at /fees/collections.
- Select pending instances → enter payment mode and reference.
- Confirm receipt generated - offer email if parent present.
- For online payments: verify at /fees/payments - do not double-record.
- Guide parents to /fees/me (with childId) for self-service balance checks.
- Process waiver/refund only with approval per school policy.
Library desk manual
- Issue: search patron → search book → issue with due date.
- Return: mark returned → apply fine if overdue per /settings/library.
- Reservation queue: fulfill when copy available.
Transport desk manual
- New student: assign to route stop on /transport/[id].
- Change request: update assignment → confirm parent sees /parent/transport?childId=… with live status when duty runs.
- Duty: drivers/managers use /transport/duty (and /transport/duty/[tripId]) for board/drop marks and incident reports.
- Office: /transport/day-sheet for today’s fleet view; /transport/incidents for substitute vehicles; /transport/reports for boarding export (5,000-row cap).
- Boarding alerts notify linked parents in-app and by email when preferences allow.
- Export route roster for drivers before term start.
Purchasing desk manual
- Create PO at /procurement from approved vendor.
- On delivery: receive goods → inventory updates.
- Match vendor bill at /finance/vendor-bills when invoice arrives.
Common questions
Quick answers in plain language.
What is school software onboarding?+
Step-by-step manuals for admissions, finance, library, transport, and procurement desks. This is a core topic in Getting started on Schoolyi.
How do I set up operator desk manuals in school management software?+
Follow the steps in this guide during persona playbooks, handbooks, workflows, and go-live checklists. Start with getting-started docs if you are new to Schoolyi, then apply the workflows here for your school year.
How does Schoolyi handle operator desk manuals?+
Step-by-step manuals for admissions, finance, library, transport, and procurement desks.
Is there a school software onboarding guide for school administrators?+
Yes. This article is part of the public Getting started documentation at /docs - written for administrators, operators, and IT teams.
Who manages operator desk manuals at a typical K-12 school?+
Usually getting started and front-office staff responsible for school software onboarding. Teachers and finance may have scoped access depending on your role configuration.
Does Schoolyi support school ERP go live checklist?+
Yes. Schoolyi is a cloud school management system (SMS) with connected modules on one student roster and academic calendar. See related guides below or contact us for a demo focused on school software onboarding.
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More in this section
- Product overview
What Schoolyi is, who it serves, and how modules connect on one academic calendar and role model.
- Initial setup
Step-by-step rollout order for a new school: academic spine first, then people, then operations.
- Platform administrator guide
Full responsibilities for Platform Admin and school leadership: setup, users, roles, settings, and go-live.
- School operator guide
Day-to-day workflows for office staff: admissions, fees, attendance support, library, transport, and back-office.
School software terms
school management system (SMS) · student information system (SIS) · school ERP · parent portal · full glossary · Ask Schoolyi
